Shining a light on the role of public service

Federal workers with only high school degrees outearn private sector

CBO data from 2022 discloses how federal pay may not fall too behind private sectors for workers with lower levels of education.
Ask Reg: Is my 5 month service subject to Windfall Elimination?

A reader with five months of service under the CSRS questions whether their annuity will be computed with inclusion of the Windfall Elimination Provision.
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise

In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men

All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.